Slow Cooker Greek Chickpeas (272 calories, 6 Green, 2 Blue, 2 Purple): Use this recipe to create Greek style chickpeas combined with vegetarian crumbles, ground beef, or ground turkey. It makes the most addictive sauce that will have you licking your plate.ĥ. Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chickpeas: (309 calories, 5 Green, 2 Blue, 2 Purple) This easy pantry sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha will quickly become something you use all the time. Add any fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand.Ĥ. Slow Cooker Curry Chickpeas and Vegetables (289 calories, 6 Green, 3 Blue, 3 Purple): Curry is the perfect spice combination to add to chickpeas and it couldn't be easier since the curry paste brings all the flavor in just one ingredient. It's delicious served with polenta, pasta, or vegetables.ģ. Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chickpeas (288 calories, 5 Green, 2 Blue, 2 Purple): This recipe uses roasted red peppers and herbs to create tons of flavor in a simple dish. Add fresh or canned pineapple to make it a recipe that the whole family loves.Ģ. Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chickpeas with Pineapple (259 calories, 3 Green, 0 Blue, 0 Purple): This simple chickpea recipe is packed with tons of flavor from a homemade sweet and sour sauce that uses pantry ingredients. Additionally, there is information below about how and when to use dried chickpeas in these recipes. Now let's talk about recipes! Most of these use canned chickpeas but you could cook up a big batch of dried chickpeas and then use them in these recipes. This will preserve the texture and taste. I found it works with and without the chickpeas.įreezing slow cooker chickpeas: If you cook up a big batch of chickpeas and plan on saving them for later, make sure to freeze them with some of the cooking liquid. Optional: Some people recommend adding 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the liquid when cooking in the slow cooker to help soften the chickpeas. High: Cook on high for 3-4 hours until chickpeas are cooked through and tender.Low: Cook on low for 7-8 hours until the chickpeas are soft and tender.You can also add some flavor agents like salt (about 1 teaspoon), pepper, garlic, onions, bay leaves, or herbs, which I recommend to add flavor to the chickpeas.
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Plus one pound of dried chickpeas yields about four cans worth so it's more affordable by far.įor every pound of chickpeas, you will want to add 7 cups of liquid. All you need to do is add the washed chickpeas to the slow cooker with a liquid of choice.
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How to cook dried chickpeas in the slow cooker?Ĭooking dried chickpeas in the crockpot is my preferred method by far since it doesn't require soaking or hanging out by the stove. They take on the flavors of whatever you are cooking, making them a great way to add protein and fiber to any dish. They are great additions to soups, stews, taco filling, chicken dishes, and more. Not only can be chickpeas be cooked in the slow cooker from their dried or canned forms, they can be used to bulk up recipes and stretch your proteins. Today, I am hoping you help you get the most out of your chickpeas with these yummy slow cooker recipes. Other people may be trying them as try new ingredients that are shelf stable for the first time. Some of us have loved these little legumes for a long time seeing their ability to take on flavor and work in so many different types of recipes. Whether or not you have been a lifetime love of garbanzo beans or are just trying chickpeas for the first time - these recipes will make you love these nutritional powerhouses. It's also a pantry staple, in either the dried or canned varieties, that is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. I love cooking chickpeas in the crockpot since it deepens the flavors and makes chickpeas way more exciting.
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